• By Lara Luck
• Posted Friday, August 26, 2011

Modernist Architecture Photo Contest Showcase

Preserve Historic Forsyth Inc. is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to supporting the preservation of architectural, community, artifacts and natural heritage of Forsyth County. The Modernist Architecture Photo Contest identifies outstanding amateur photos of Modernist architecture constructed in Forsyth County since 1940. The winners and honorable mentions of this year’s contest will be on display now through Friday, September 16th at the Rural Hall Library.

The winners of the 2011 contest and their photo subjects are:

• 1st place, Houck Medford, Main & 4th Streets
• 2nd place, John Heubel, 226 N. Marshall Street
• 3rd place, Scott Sturdy, 401 N. Main Street

Modernist Architecture Photo Contest Showcase
Now – September 16th
Rural Hall Library

The photo displayed with this article is from the Digital Forsyth collection available at www.digitalforsyth.org. Digital Forsyth is a treasure-trove of photographic images and stories from all over Forsyth County. They encompass periods of time going back to the beginning of photography. Search for people and places you know and discover many rare, images as well.

The caption for this featured Digital Forsyth photo is: Anthony Bitting Plantation at Rural Hall, 1942